- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 5 Feet
- Mature Spread 4 - 5 Feet
- Growing Zones 6 - 9
Katsura Pieris is a stunning shrub that provides vibrant color throughout the year. In May, new foliage first emerges as a deep red before turning a glossy green hue. The leaves are quickly followed up by tiny, bell-shaped flowers in light pink. The flowers appear in April, grow in strands, and dangle from long stems.
This shade-loving perennial has a dense, rounded form, and it makes a lovely addition to border or mass planting. Feature in a container or use as a specimen. Bees are drawn to the sweet-smelling flowers, making this shrub a busy hub in the spring. Although the foliage is deer-resistant, this plant is not popular with all animals. As a broadleaf evergreen, this shrub will retain its foliage year-round. This plant grows as a perennial in USDA zones 6 through 9.
Katsura Pieris Care
Katsura Pieris needs a shady spot, so select an area that receives about 4 hours of sunlight. Water this plant weekly, but be prepared to water more often during a dry spell. Plant in rich, acidic soil that is well-drained.
Trim the plant to maintain the shape after the flowers die back. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to encourage new growth.
Katsura Pieris Spacing
This is an upright shrub that will grow 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Plants can be spaced 3 to 5 feet apart for a lush look.
Katsura Pieris Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9 |
Plant Type: Bushes |
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 4 - 5 Feet |
Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet |
Spacing: 4 - 5 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Pink |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: April |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Red |
Foliage Description: Deep Green, Wine Red |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Bees |
Container Role: |
Uses: Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |
Brand: |
Common Name: Katsura Pieris |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: PIERIS JAPONICA `KATSURA` |
- SKU:
- 1231004876-pc
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